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If I Only Had a Heart Lyrics by Jack Haley

The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]

1939

[TIN MAN]
When a man's an empty kettle
He should be on his mettle
And yet I'm torn apart
Just because I'm presumin'
That I could be a human
If I only had a heart
I'd be tender, I'd be gentle
And awful sentimental
Regarding love and art
I'd be friends with the sparrows
And the boy that shoots the arrows
If I only had a heart
Picture me a balcony
Above a voice sings low
[DOROTHY]
Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
[TIN MAN]
I hear a beat, how sweet!
Just to register emotion, jealousy, devotion
And really feel the part
I could stay young and chipper
And I'd lock it with a zipper...
If I only had a heart
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About “If I Only Had a Heart” by Jack Haley

Read the complete lyrics to "If I Only Had a Heart" by Jack Haley from the album "The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]" in 1939. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Musicals.

"If I Only Had a Heart" is performed by Jack Haley. from the album "The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]" in 1939 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "If I Only Had a Heart", explore more songs by Jack Haley using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"If I Only Had a Heart" is credited to Jack Haley. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"If I Only Had a Heart" appears on "The Wizard of Oz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]" in 1939.

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